Regarding the American threats to impose additional tariffs, the president said that Brazil is willing to negotiate in ‘equality of conditions’, but does not accept to be treated as ‘subordinate’
During a meeting with his ministers, on the morning of Tuesday (26), the president again criticized the actions of, war in and the lack of regulation of the big techs. The meeting focused on the projection of government priority actions.
Criticism of Trump and defense of Brazilian sovereignty
Lula and his ministers wore caps with the words “Brazil is from Brazilians”, a response to Trump’s slogan, “Make America Great Again”. The president referred to Trump as if they were “the emperor of planet Earth”, criticizing their threats from tariffs to Brazilian products and restrictions on countries that try to regulate large technology companies.
Lula defended the sovereignty of Brazil, stating that any company that acts in the country must respect the Constitution. He also classified Eduardo Bolsonaro’s performance in the US, who lobbies for government sanctions, such as the “greatest homeland betrayal” of Brazil’s history. “I do not know in the history of this country when a homeland traitor had the disadvantage of moving to a country that he is adopting as his homeland, and trying to inflate the hatred of some American rulers against the Brazilian people. It is important that each minister in the lines they go forward are keen to portray the sovereignty of this country.
The president demanded that his ministers defend Brazilian sovereignty against sanctions. “He [Trump] He published again yesterday at 9 pm a note threatening again that those who move their big techs will suffer the consequences. He said the big techs are American heritage and doesn’t want anyone to move. This can be true to him, not to us. We are a sovereign country, we have legislation and those who want to enter this 8.5 million square kilometers in our maritime airspace, in our forests, have to account for our constitution, ”said the president.
Regarding Trump’s threats to impose additional tariffs, Lula said that Brazil is willing to negotiate in “equality of conditions,” but does not accept to be treated as “subordinate.”
Other topics under discussion
The president also addressed the situation in the Gaza Strip, reaffirming that Israel commits a genocide. He expressed concern for hungry children and are “murdered as if they were”. Regarding the war in Ukraine, Lula suggested that the conflict would be close to the end, and that the main concern of those involved will bear the debt.
The meeting was the second of the year with all ministers. The Minister of the Civil House, presented the main results of the government, such as the fall in unemployment and the increase in the average salary. The meeting takes place at a time of recovery of Lula’s popularity, which has sought to approach allied parties leaders aiming at the 2026 elections.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
